Friday, March 14, 2014
How to Remove a 5 0L Timing Cover
The 5.0L engine is one of the most dependable and rugged engines that the Ford Motor Company has ever offered. Although it is a dependable workhorse, even the best engines parts occasionally fail. This is true of the front seal, located inside the timing cover on this particular engine. In order to replace the seal when it starts leaking, it is necessary to remove the timing cover. Although it sounds like a big job, most people with a little mechanical knowledge can do it in their own garage.
Instructions
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Slip a drain pan beneath the radiator. Open the radiator cap Use a pair of pliers to loosen the petcock at the bottom of the radiator by turning it counterclockwise until it rotates freely. Spin the petcock counterclockwise until it is fully open, allowing the coolant to drain from the radiator.
2Remove the bolts that connect the oil pan to the engine block by attaching a socket from a socket wrench set to any combination of ratchet wrench and extensions that are necessary to reach each bolt, and turning them counterclockwise until they are free of the engine block. Remove the oil pan.
3Remove the crankshaft bolt by putting the correct size socket wrench on the ratchet and turning the bolt counterclockwise until it is free of the crankshaft. Slide the dampener and crankshaft pulley, which is bolted to the damper, off the end of the crankshaft.
4Remove the bolts holding the water pump to the engine block with the ratchet wrench and the appropriate sized socket. Remove the water pump.
5Remove the bolts attaching the timing cover of the 5.0 L engine to the engine block with the ratchet wrench, and/or extensions in the appropriate sized socket wrench. Remove the timing cover from the engine.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
How to Install TPS on a 1990 Ford F 350 5 8L
The 1990 Ford F-350 truck was available with three engines: a 5.8L Windsor engine, a 7.3L engine, a 7.5L engine, and a 4.9L engine. The 5.8L engine, like the others, comes with a throttle position sensor, also called a TPS. The throttle position sensor helps to regulate the trucks idle. If its faulty, the idle may be high, low, or otherwise irregular. Removing the old TPS and installing a new one shouldnt take you longer than 15 minutes.
Instructions
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Turn off the F-350s engine. Gather your tools and replacement throttle position sensor.
2Open the F-350s hood to view the 5.8L engine. Move to the passenger side of the engine compartment. Look in the center, behind the intake manifold, right next to the area the large black air hose comes from. Youll see the throttle position sensor mounted next to the air hose. The sensor looks similar to a capital "T." The top part of it is wide. The bottom part (the connector) is thin. It is a black plastic piece.
3Push the tab on the TPS electrical connection and unplug it from the sensor. The connection is attached to the thin part of the throttle position sensor.
4Remove the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully pull the TPS away from its mount.
5Insert and seat the new throttle position sensor in its mount. Insert and tighten the two screws. Plug in the electrical connection. Shut the hood.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
How to Identify Grade 5 Nuts Bolts
All bolts and nuts are not created equal. They are made with different properties in order to achieve different strengths. They also have different thread configurations. You need to know what kind of bolt to purchase when you are buying bolts for home use. Grade 5 bolts and nuts are most commonly used on smaller engines and light duty building applications. Bolts and nuts of grade 8 and higher are used on car engines and heavy duty building projects. Bolts and nuts are clearly marked for identification.
Instructions
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Pick up the bolt and look at the hex end. The hex end is the end on which you place the wrench.
2Count the number of slashes on the top of the bolt. A grade 5 bolt will have three slashes radiating out from the center in a "Y" formation.
3Pick up the nut. A grade 5 nut will have a raised or depressed insignia identifying the manufacturer. There will also be three small dashes radiating out from the perimeter.
